Winterbike Fatbike Festival 2018

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Mountain Bike Vermont and Kingdom Trails have partnered once again for the 7th annual WinterBike Fatbike Festival presented by Von Trapp Brewing on March 3, 2018. The year brings the largest Winterbike yet: more pedaling people, more groomed trails, more festivities, more fun! Registration for the event gives you access to the Kingdom Trails network and all Winterbike activities on Saturday including group rides, fatbike demos, lunch and beverages, music, fire, games, race spectation, and swag! FRIDAY PRE-REG PARTY: We will host a pre-registration checkin & social on Friday March 2nd at the Tamarack Pub & Grill. Plan to show up between 6:00 and 8:00pm for early registration and pre-gaming! Yup, skip the Saturday morning lineup and head straight into the event! DEMO FATBIKES will be available from the vendors in the Expo area for 45 minute rides throughout the day on a first come first served basis. Demo loops will be signed and be an optimal length for a perfect 45 minute "ride it like you stole it" demo experience. Shops attending will offer Demos and/or rentals. You'll be able to contact your favorite shop in advance of the event to procure a steed to use all day. Details and prices will vary per vendor. VENDORS Demo bikes by Specialized Bicycles, Cannondale, BikeXpress, Old Spokes Home, The Jay Cloud Cyclery Guided Rides by Kingdom Cycling & Experiences and a bunch of local yokels, Good times provided by Burke Mountain, Vermont Mountain Bike Association and Highland Mountain Bike Park Eyewear and race support by Julbo Eyewear, Beer by von Trapp Brewing, Food by Black Diamond BBQ, and Juniper's at the Wildflower Inn Special thank you to Apex Solar who is bringing their solar charging station to accommodate your device charging needs, Front Porch Forum for helping to get the word out, and our l Local shops East Burke Sports and Village Sport Shop Trailside for supplying the rental bikes- call for reservations and pick up at shops. Remote Aid Station brought to you by Mountain Bike Vermont - mtbvt.com, High Brew Coffee and Kingdom Trails who will have some goods on site to peddle (pedal?) as well. THE REMOTE AID STATION: In keeping with tradition, MTBVT will be hosting the aid station with the usual local delights and personalities. SATURDAY NIGHT After party action from 4-late at the Burke Publick House. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - as the day approaches we'll be adding details of the event. Timing is subject to change based on the forecasted temperatures for the day. As we all know, fatbiking is snow condition and weather dependent so planning out the day will be an organic experience... Friday March 2nd 6:00-8:00 Early check in/registration Social at the Tamarack, check out info here.Enjoy dinner specials and fine beverages! Saturday March 3rd6:00-7:45 Vendor Set up7:30-10:30 Junipers Restaurant open for breakfast8:15 Pre-reg check in/onsite reg. opens RIDE DEPARTURE SCHEDULE (ride description below)8:30 Epic Ride departs8:45 Advanced Ride departs9:00 Expo opens/ Demo bikes available 9:00 Kingdom Cycling and Experiences Beginner/Intermediate Ride with Post Ride Hot Cocoa, Tea and Cookies in the Kingdom Experiences office. 9:15 Intermediate Ride departs9:30 Ladies Intermediate Ride departs9:45 Intermellow Ride departs10:00 Intro Ride Departs 10:30 Remote Aid Station opens12:00-2:00 Black Diamond and Junipers Restaurant open for lunch12:00 Kegs are tapped12:30 Remote Aid Station shuts down... maybe1:30 Race Registration closes1:45 Racers Meeting2:00 6X Race3:30 Games & Awards4-6 Burke Publick House After Party Sunday March 5thBusiness as usual. Stick around and go on a recovery ride for regular Kingdom Trail pass price. We do every year. You should too! Reservations at any of the local restaurants are strongly recommended for that evening. Local shops to contact for Fatbike rentals: LIttleton bike and fitness East Burke SportsVillage Sports Shop ONSITE VENDORS (more to be announced): von Trapp BrewingSpecialized BikesCannondale Bikes Highland Mountain Bike Park Apex Solar Julbo Eyewear Kingdom Experiences Old Spokes Home The Jay Cloud Bike Express Burke Mountain Resort The Vermont Mountain Bike Association Clif Bar Black Diamond BBQ GROUP RIDES Epic Ride: 4-5ish hour ride on easy to advanced singletrack at a moderate to aggressive pace with a stop at the Remote Aid Station Advanced Ride: 4ish hours on moderate to advanced level singletrack at a moderate to aggressive pace with a stop at the Remote Aid Station Intermediate Ride: 3ish hours on easy to advanced singletrack at a mellow to moderate pace with a stop at the Remote Aid Station Intermellow Ride: A 3ish hour ride at a relaxed to moderate pace on easy to advanced singletrack with a stop at the aid station Intro and Family Rides: 1-2 hour mellow pace on easy to moderate trails Looking for more lodging options? Check the Accommodations listings at www.kingdomtrails.org Are you an attendee and have a question? Contact ryan@mtbvt.com Are you a vendor and have a question? Contact Lil@kingdomtrails.org See you on the trails!